Break the Barrier (1/6) - Richard Dawkins

First (of six) part of the 1996 documentary from the Channel-4 series. In this video Richard Dawkins meets people who have experienced the wonders of science first-hand.

We meet the astronomer who first discovered pulsars, the geneticist who invented DNA fingerprinting, a scientist who discovered a protein that causes cancer, and others.

With so many expressing paranormal beliefs and ignorance of science, Dawkins encourages viewers to contrast these ancient superstitions with the power and beauty of our scientific achievements and understanding.

Dawkins interviews famous admirers of science such as Douglas Adams and David Attenborough, and asks them why science means so much to them. We also see how dangerous ignorance of science can be in classrooms, courts, and beyond.

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• USA
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[incongruousinquiry]

Uggghh. Every time they pan to America and show how ignorant most of us are, I cringe and feel the urge to write Dawkins personally to apologize on behalf of my country.

[7jshelto]

Thank you to this channel for uploading all of these wonderful videos :) Much appreciated :)

[wing2912]

lol I love Americans. 

[narutokage777]

Evil scientist at 2:56

[TurpentineTimes]

@mikeyman2010

I'm Canadian as well, to be honest after meeting and talking to a lot of Americans in the last 2 years I am beginning to think the distribution of sharp witted people and complete morons is about even. I meet a lot of idiots and a lot of great people everywhere I go.

[JumpCheckProductions]

What's worse it that this documentary was made in 1996. I am writing this comment in the year 2012 and things aren't any different in this part of the country.

[JumpCheckProductions]

It's people like this that make me NOT proud to be an american. I live in south Georgia and it really is that bad down here. People really are that stupid in the bible belt. It's a shame.

[SkyFortStudios]

Omg so many Richard Dawkins shows. I FUCKING LOOOOOOOVE IIIIIIIIIIIIITTTTTTTTTT! MORE DAWKINS MOOOOOOREEEE!!!!

[gat0rgirl13]

yeah the south is fucked up but dont say shit about it unless you've been there, and from someone who grew up there i can say that its not that bad. just give us time

[nthib91]

Alabama is one f***ed up state! At least I live clear across the states from it.

[nthib91]

Amuuuurricuh! We don't believe in no evil-ution!! I am legitimately ashamed of my country, well, at least a good portion of its citizens and the people running the country. What a f***ing shame!

[peoman2]

America the dumb